Gifts & Books

Village Antiques & More has all of our favorite things!  We have a collection of treasures from Primitives, Victorian to Mid -Century.  Guys will love the “Man Cave” which is full of antique tools,  vintage toys & beer cans, wildlife prints, clocks and more! Our gift shop carries Swan Creek candles, Wind River Windchimes, Caren lotions, Leanin’ Tree greeting cards & puzzles, Country Home Creations dip & cheesecake mixes and Pop’ s Kettle Korn.  We are featuring Iowa made Blue Heron Beadworks and Great River Maple Syrup. Read more...

A new shop right on Amana’s main street.  Named for our grandmother, we honor her memory with fresh, Iowa produce in season,  Jams, things in your pantry.  Metal garden and yard art.  Seasonal hanging baskets and flowers.  Soaps, home goods and our favorite holiday décor including lots of country farmhouse inspired cheer. Read more...

Third generation owner, Danita Simmons, and her exceptional staff welcome you to Heritage Designs, a destination for quilters, stitchers and those who love the needle arts. Heritage Designs Quilting & Needlework was established in 1976 and is located in a renovated old granary built in 1895 in the heart of historic Amana. With 14-foot ceilings, the space is perfect for showcasing the shop’s hundreds of sample pieces that are sure to inspire your creativity. In addition to being a full-service quilt shop with nearly 4000 fabrics, you can find a full selection of supplies for counted cross-stitch, hand embroidery, and tatting. Read more...

Amana textiles express the heritage, value, and essence of the original Amana community. The Amana Woolen Mill is the oldest business in the Colonies and Iowa’s only remaining working woolen mill. It has been in continuous operation since 1857 and can be traced back more than 300 years to Germany. Textiles were critical to Amana’s beginnings. In addition to producing goods for the community, the mill helped support the colonists’ communal living. Selling textiles across the country gained Amana a national reputation for superior quality. Now, with updated designs, colors, and materials, we want to ensure they’re a part of Read more...

We now have an active mining water sluice!! Come “pan” for treasures in the comfort of the indoors!!   The Noble Stone is a treasure trove of fossils, rocks, geodes, crystals, gemstone jewelry, kids stuff, all within everyone’s budget. We have sought out artisans from all over the world to fill our shop with unique and wonderful items.  It  fun for kids of ALL ages! Read more...

Located in the historic Amana Colonies, Fireside Winery – Amana location – invites you to enjoy wine and hard cider sampling in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Discover fun gifts and an excellent assortment of charcuterie provisions, then unwind with a light snack and a refreshing drink in the back room or wine garden. Fireside Winery produces nearly four dozen varieties of fruit and grape wines ranging from Rhubarb and Blackberry wines to their estate grown Marquette and Brianna grapes. They offer a variety of tasting flights so you can experience the flavors of Iowa. From California to New York state, Read more...

The Amana Heritage Society maintains a group of arts-and-culture museums that display and interpret artifacts and photos of the history of the Amana Colonies. The Amana Heritage Museum is comprised of three 19th Century buildings, set in spacious grounds. The Noé House, built in 1864, was originally a communal kitchen and later a doctor’s residence. Recently updated exhibits in the Noé House trace the history and development of Amana, include stories about Amana residents, and display the varied crafts and industries of the Inspirationists. Temporary exhibits and special programs focus on particular aspects of Amana’s culture. The Schoolhouse was built Read more...

Something for everyone! Creative Colony has whatever style you’re looking for, country to Americana, primitive to contemporary. You’ll be amazed at the diversity of our handcrafted products. We carry items for your home; furniture, framed art work, flower arrangements, quilts, baskets, pottery, kitchen wares, hand-woven rugs, and soy candles. We have unique gift ideas; soaps and lotions, fused glass and stained glass, whimsical signs, garden art and pet accessories. For the personal touch; we have jewelry, hand-woven scarves, stylish purses, appliqued t-shirts and sweatshirts.  Our children’s room offers doll clothes, wooden toys, bibs, blankets and small treasures. No matter what your Read more...

The tradition of the Amana Meat Shop & Smokehouse began when the seven villages were a communal settlement and families enjoyed meals together in kitchen houses. Each village had its own meat shop and smokehouse where ham, bacon, and sausage were cured the old-world way with long-held recipes and a commitment to quality. Today the tradition of quality continues. Each year thousands of visitors come to Amana to visit our historic shop, sample our products, send gifts through our catalog, and take home the flavors of another century. Enjoy the personal service and great selection of mouthwatering steaks, chops, and bratwurst from our fresh meat Read more...